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Memory Man
Leslie Welch challenges viewers to defeat him on any question about sport. He gives his answers impromptu and any viewer who 'stumps' him will be sent Savings stamps to the value of fifteen shillings.

Tight Spot
A dramatic demonstration of some tips for self-defence by 'The Company of Film Stunt Specialists'.

Meet Your Favourite Authors: 3 - Norman Collins
A famous writer talks to viewers about the craft of writing.

Something Old
Something from London's past, provided and demonstrated by permission of the London Museum.

Something New
Something from a British factory, provided and demonstrated by permission of the Council of Industrial Design.

Something Borrowed
Viewers are invited to tell Kaleidoscope of any object they may own which has a story attached to it. It will then be shown to viewers, and the story told.

Something Blue
A song with the word 'blue' in the title. Viewers choose the song and Lind Joyce sings it.

How to -
An expert comes each fortnight to show you how to do one of the simple things you have to do so often.

Watch that Faux Pas
A painless demonstration of etiquette for every occasion.

Programme introduced to viewers by McDonald Hobley and edited and produced by John Irwin.
All correspondence in connection with this programme should be addressed to:
'Kaleidoscope', [address removed]

Contributors

Memory Man:
Leslie Welch
Item presenter (Meet Your Favourite Authors):
Norman Collins
Singer (Something Blue):
Lind Joyce
Script (Watch that Faux Pas):
Max Kester
Presenter:
McDonald Hobley
Editor/producer:
John Irwin

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